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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
India’s Sudhir bags historic Gold in para powerlifting and Sreeshankar wins silver in men’s long jump on day 7 of CWG 2022
India’s para powerlifting Sudhir created a history as he bagged the gold medal in men's heavyweight event on the 7th day of Commonwealth Games, 2022. The 27-year-old Sudhir, has an impairment due to the effects of policongratur's win opened the India's para sports medal account. Murali Sreeshankar claimed a silver medal in men's long jump, adding a second medal in athletics category. India’s medal tally reaches 20 with 6 golds, 7 silvers and 7 bronze medals. President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and Indians from all corner of the country congratulated medal winners for their achievements.
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu congratulated Sudhir for winning Gold in para-powerlifting at CWG 2022. President tweeted, “Congratulations to Sudhir for his historic feat in winning gold in para-powerlifting in #CommonwealthGames. Your spirit performance and dedication has bought you the medal and glory for India. May you shine in your future endeavours.”
Congratulating Athletics Sreeshankar, the President tweeted “Congratulating Sreeshankar for winning silver in long jump at Commonwealth Games. Your long leap has brought India’s first ever medal for this event in Commonwealth Games. This pathbreaking achievement will inspire countless Indians, especially the youth.”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sudhir for winning Gold Medal in para powerlifting men's heavyweight event at Commonwealth Games 2022. The Prime Minister tweeted; "A great start to the CWG 2022 para-sports medal count by Sudhir! He wins a prestigious Gold and shows yet again his dedication and determination. He has been consistently performing well on the field. Congratulations and best wishes to him for all upcoming endeavours."
Prime Minister congratulated M. Sreeshankar and tweeted, "M. Sreeshankar's Silver medal at the CWG is a special one. It is after decades that India has won a medal in Men’s long jump at the CWG. His performance augurs well for the future of Indian athletics. Congratulations to him. May he keep excelling in the times to come"
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated Sudhir and tweeted, “Sudhir opens India's medal tally at CWG2022. Congratulations on your medal at your first CWG. Yet another athlete from Haryana makes a mark on the world stage. With the display of skill and spirit on the mat today you showed the world what champions are made of.”
Congratulating M. Sreeshankar Shri Thakur tweeted, “Congratulations M Sreeshankar on winning at CWG2022. A medal in long jump won after 4 decades, it is indeed a historic day for sports in India. With this medal you have strengthened India's steady rise in the world of athletics. I look forward to many more wins from you”.
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Special Service and Features
Start-up Indian Innovation Week Celebrations: Tronics All Kerala Robot Championship for School Students in Kochi
(Kochi Metro stations will be the venue
Competitions will be held on 14th January  from 9.30 am
Kochi: January 13, 2023
As part of the National Start-up Day and Start-up India Innovation week celebrations, the All Kerala Robot Championship jointly organized by Kochi Metro and Synro Robotics will be held in Kochi on January 14, 2023 . The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organizing Start-up India Innovation Week from 10th January to 16th January 2023 to celebrate the Indian Start-up Ecosystem as well as the National Start-up Day which falls on 16th January 2023.
During Start-up India Innovation Week 2023, various start-up related events are being organized across the country to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation by involving the start-up community across the length and breadth of the country.
The competitions, which are being organized as part of the celebrations for school students from Class II to Plus Two, will begin at 9.30 am. Competition items include Space Quiz, Coding Hackathon, Hover Craft, Robo Race etc.The competitions will be held at various metro stations including Edappally, Changampuzha Park, JLN Stadium Station, MG Road, Kadavantra, Maharajas and Vyttila stations. The total prize money is Rs 2 lakh.
School students participating in the competitions can travel for free in the metros on January 14th. For free travel tickets, students can approach the organizers at the stations where the competitions are being held. Students from around 50 schools from different parts of the state will participate in the competitions. The main attraction is the Robo War at Vyttila metro station which is scheduled to be held at 2 pm. In the closing ceremony, Shri Hiby Eden MP, Smt. Uma Thomas MLA, top officials of Kochi Metro, Kerala Startup Mission Chairman Shri Anoop Ambika and Maker Village Chairman Shri Nissamuddin Muhammad will be present.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Coverage under Drip and Micro Irrigation
The Government is making all efforts to enhance water use efficiency at farm level through adoption of micro irrigation in all the States of the Country and so far an area of 137.80 lakh ha has been covered under Micro Irrigation.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare  is implementing Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  from 2015-16 in all the States of the Country. The PDMC scheme focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation viz. Drip and Sprinkler irrigation systems.
Besides, with the objective of facilitating the States in mobilising resources for expanding coverage of micro irrigation, Micro Irrigation Fund  has been created with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development . The major objective of the fund is to facilitate the States in mobilizing the resources for expanding coverage of Micro Irrigation by taking up special and innovative projects and also for incentivising micro irrigation beyond the provisions available under PDMC scheme to encourage farmers to install Micro Irrigation systems.
Farmers are encouraged to take advantage of the PDMC scheme by wide publicity through press & print media, publication of leaflets/booklets, organization of workshops, exhibitions, farmer fairs, information on State/Government of India web portals etc. In addition, Indian Council of Agricultural Research  imparts training and organizes field demonstrations through Krishi Vigyan Kendras  to educate farmers for promotion of efficient irrigation techniques/ Micro Irrigation for various crops.
The Government provides financial assistance/subsidy @ 55% of the indicative unit cost to Small & Marginal farmers and @45% to Other farmers for encouraging them to install Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation systems under the PDMC scheme to enhance the coverage. In addition, some States provide additional incentives/top up subsidy to reduce farmers’ share for adoption of Micro Irrigation.
This information was given by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
654 Houses approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban in Goa – 502 Houses completed till 31st March, 2019
An article in Times of India published on 7th July, 2019 has misinterpreted the information provided in respect of the houses approved under PMAY in Goa till 31st March 2019. A total of 654 houses have been approved under PMAY in Goa by MoHUA till date and there is no discrepancy in the data reflecting on the website regarding progress of PMAY in Goa.
Out of 654 houses approved by the Ministry so far, 594 houses are under CLSS and 60 under BLC vertical. The Government of Goa in Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee  meeting held on 26.03.2018 mentioned that the total housing demand in Goa is 4,845 houses, out of which MoHUA has sanctioned 654 houses.
With around 84 lakh dwelling units already sanctioned, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna – Urban being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  is marching towards achieving the mission goal of “Housing for All”.
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Ministry of Defence
EX Yudh Abhyas : Closing Ceremony
The 17th Edition of Indo-US joint exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021”, the joint military training between Indian and the US Armies concluded at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska on 29 October 2021. The aim of this 14 day exercise was to familiarise each other with operational procedures, combat drills and developing inter-operability. The Indian contingent comprised 350 personnel of an Infantry Battallion group of the MADRAS Regiment while the US contingent consisted of 300 soldiers of the First Squadron  of the 40th Cavalry Regiment.
The exercise was conducted in two phases. The first phase comprised combat conditioning and tactical training by both the contingents. Training received by both contingents in the first phase was put into practice in the validation stage. Both contingents jointly took part in the validation exercise which comprised combat shooting, rappelling and helicopter based mobilisation of quick response teams. The troops were organised into composite companies with mixed platoons of Indian and US Armies and the validation exercise culminated in a raid on an enemy position in mountainous terrain and securing of critical infrastructure.
The two Armies have gained from each other’s expertise and experience in conduct of platoon and company level operations. The exercise has strengthened mutual confidence, inter-operability and enabled sharing of best practices between the two contingents.
Department of Atomic Energy
Atomic Energy Production
The targets for nuclear power generation are set on an annual basis, as a part of annual Memorandum of Understanding  between Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited , a Public Sector Undertaking under Department of Atomic Energy .
However, the Government has planned to increase the installed capacity base of nuclear power in the country for increased electricity production from nuclear power. The present installed nuclear power capacity of 6780 MW would reach 13480 MW by the year 2024-25 with the completion of projects under construction , being implemented by Bhartiya Nabhikiya Vidhyut Nigam Limited . The Government has also accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for 12 nuclear power reactors aggregating a total capacity of 9000 MW, which are scheduled to be completed progressively by the year 2031. On their completion, the total nuclear power capacity would reach 22480 MW.
More reactors, based on both indigenous technologies and with foreign cooperation are planned in the future. With the increase in the nuclear installed capacity base, the electricity generation from nuclear power would also increase.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Nari Shakti of NER : A inspiring tale of Smt. Yobina Lyngdoh Marshyllong-NERCRMS - a registered society under the aegis of NEC, Ministry of DoNER.
Smt. Yobina Lyngdoh Marshyllong is a resident of Jakhong Village, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Coming from a very remote area,she lacked confidence in marketing her agricultural produces. Due to which, the dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur remained a dream only. Until in the year 2001, the Govt. of India intervention through North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project  came into her village.
NERCORMP was a livelihood initiative of North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Society , North Eastern Council, Govt. of India jointly with International Fund for Agricultural Development ; which is headquartered at Rome.
Under the project, Ms. Yobina became the member of Self Help Group  i.e. 'KA BUIT KA LONG KA BOR' . The SHG was formed on April 16, 2002. Sooner, she also became the Chairman of the group due to her leadership qualities and managerial skills.
NERCORMP had been beneficial to the entire village. In order to address the issues of open defecation, the entry point initiative launched under the project was to establish affordable toilet facilities. The initiative was well received by the villagers and accordingly they learned about cleanliness and hygiene.
Anotherinitiative supported by the project was Revolving Fund to the SHGs. Initially, the SHG received a total fund support of Rs. 1.00 . Smt.Yobinatook a loan of Rs. 14000/-  from the SHG revolving fund and established a grocery shop within the village. Through the capacity building support received under the project, she sharpened her entrepreneurial skills and further expanded the business. Gradually, she opened another grocery shop in the village itself.
After successfully opening two grocery shops in the village, she also ventured in selling her produces to the urban centers like Mairang and Shillong. This has resulted into transforming her into a successful entrepreneur.
Smt. Yobina along with the other members of the SHG sellstheir goods in Mairang and Shillong. Since the group is directly selling their produces at the urban centers, they now earn Rs.10,000/- to Rs.15,000/- per day.She also encouraged others and formed new SHGs. There are nearly 70 members.
NERCORMP made a difference in her life as well as in the life of other SHG members. It has brought improvementin their overall living standard.
Smt. Yobina Lyngdoh Marshyllong has expressed her sincere gratitude to NERCRMS, NEC, GoI for helping the villagers of Jakhong Village in realizing a new meaning of Atma Nirbharta.
Cabinet
Cabinet approvesMutual Recognition Agreement between ICAI, India and MICPA, Malaysia
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India  and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants  to enable appropriately qualified CA  members of either Institute to join the other Institute by receiving appropriate credit for their existing accountancy qualification.
Implementation strategy and Targets:
ICAI and MICPA would enter into an arrangement for the purpose of recognition of each other's qualification through specific module of papers and determining the basis upon which admission to membership of appropriately qualified members of the other body may occur. The proposed MoU will cover Chartered Accountant members of either professional body, who have-achieved membership by completing the education, ethics, examination and practical experience and membership requirements of the two parties, both ICAI and MICPA would agree to provide each other with information on material changes to their qualifying/admission requirements, Continuing Professional Development  policy, exemptions, and any other relevant matter.
Major Impact:
ICAI intends to establish bilateral cooperation with the Institutes in the Asia Pacific Region and therefore intends to sign the MoU with the MICPA. The two accountancy institutes will have an opportunity to play the leadership role in addressing new challenges facing the profession in a globalized environment. A formal arrangement between two regulatory institutions at both ends brings in element of enhanced visibility and wider acceptance amongst stakeholder community thus paving way for augmentation of increased professional opportunities.
Background
The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India  is a statutory body established under “The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949” to regulate the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants a company incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act, 1965.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Policy for Non-Performing Civil Servants
The provisions of Fundamental Rules  56, Rule 48 of Central Civil Services   Rules, 1972 and Rule 16  of All India Services  [AIS ] Rules, 1958 lay down the policy of periodic review and premature retirement of Government servants, which is a continuous process. As per these, the Government has the absolute right to retire Government officials prematurely on the ground of lack of integrity or ineffectiveness, in public interest.
For the period July 2014-May 2019, a total of 36,756 Group-A and 82,654 Group-B officers have been reviewed under FR 56/similar provisions, out of which FR 56/ similar provisions have been invoked /recommended against 125 Group-A and 187 Group B officers.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Depression over south coastal Oman and adjoining Yemen
Likely formation of a Low pressure area over southeast and adjoining East central Arabian Sea during next 48 hours
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre/Cyclone Warning Divisionof the India Meteorological Department:
 The depression over south coastal Oman and adjoining Yemenremained practically stationary during past 06 hours and lay centred at 0830 hrs IST of today, the 30th May, 2020 near latitude 17.3°N and longitude 54.2°E, about 30 km north-northeast of Salalah  and 240 km east-northeast of Al Ghaydah . It is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression during next 12 hours. It is very likely to move slowly west-northwestwards during next 12 hours and west-southwestwards thereafter.
Forecast track and intensity are given in the following table:
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30.05.20/0830
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17.3/54.2
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40-50 gusting to 60
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Depression
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30.05.20/1730
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17.4/54.0
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50-60 gusting to 70
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Deep Depression
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31.05.20/0530
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17.3/53.6
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50-60 gusting to 70
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Deep Depression
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31.05.20/1730
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17.2/53.2
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40-50 gusting to 60
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Depression
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01.05.20/0530
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17.0/52.7
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40-50 gusting to 60
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Depression
 Another low pressure area is very likely to form over southeast & adjoining eastcentralArabian Seaduring next 48 hours. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression over eastcentral and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea during subsequent 48 hours.
Warnings:
 Rainfall:
- No adverse weather is likely over the Indian land areas, with the first system, as it is located over south coastal Oman and is expected to move over Oman and Yemen during next 48 hours and dissipate there.
 Wind warning
Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph very likely to prevail over westcentral Arabian Sea along & off South Oman – Yemen coasts during next 48 hours.
 Sea condition
The sea condition is very likely to be rough to very rough over westcentral Arabian Sea along & off South Oman – Yemen coasts during next 48 hours.
 Fishermen Warning
- The fishermen are advised not to venture into over westcentral Arabian Sea along & off South Oman – Yemen coasts during next 48 hours.
- In view of the likely development of the second low pressure system over southeast & adjoining east-central Arabian Sea, Fishermen are advised not to venture into southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea from 31st May, until further advisories.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Bihar Health Minister Shri Mangal Pandey calls on Dr. Harsh Vardhan
They discuss various health schemes and AES/JE cases in Bihar
Health Minister of Bihar Shri Mangal Pandey called on Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare at his residence, today.
They discussed various health schemes operational in the State. Dr. Harsh Vardhan also reviewed the reported rise in cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome  from Muzaffarpur and Japanese Encephalitis  from Gaya in Bihar with Shri Mangal Pandey. Dr. Harsh Vardhan commended the State for decline in MMR.
The Health Minister has directed the senior officers of the Health Ministry to discuss the situation with the State and districts authorities, particularly the recent rise in the cases and deaths in June from Muzzafarpur district.
He has directed the Ministry to extend all support and assistance to the State government. "The Health Ministry is coordinating with Ministry of Women and Child Development for distribution of nutritious food with glucose in the meals to prevent development of AES", Dr Harsh Vardhan said.
The Health Minister is closely monitoring the situation in the affected districts and shall visit Bihar at an appropriate time in the future to review AES cases and the central health schemes in the State.
From January 2019 till the 8th of June, altogether 48 cases of AES have been reported with 11 deaths in the state of Bihar.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
President of India graces Swachh Bharat Diwas celebrations
Government is sincerely working towards achieving the goal of providing tap water, toilets and electricity to every household: Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to celebrate the Swachh Bharat Diwas in New Delhi today. She presented Swachh Sarvekshan Grameen awards in various categories.
Speaking on the occasion, the President paid tributes to the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi. She said that Gandhiji’s thoughts are eternal. Like truth and non-violence, he also stressed on cleanliness. His resolve on cleanliness was aimed to remove social distortion and to build a new India. Therefore, celebrating his birthday as 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' is a true tribute to him.
The President noted that since the launch of 'Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin' in 2014, more than 11 crore toilets have been constructed and about 60 crore people have changed their habit of open defecation. She expressed happiness that through this mission, India has achieved the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal number6, eleven years before the deadline of 2030.
Union Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Shri Giriraj Singhalso attended the function.Speaking about the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen, he said that more than11 crore toilets have beenbuilt and more than 10crore tap water connections provided in rural householdsunder the guidance of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.Union Ministersaid thatIndia is working towards achieving the goal of Swachh Bharat with Jan BhagidariAndolan. He added that this Jan Andolan for Swachhta should reach each and every nook and corner ofthe country.Shri Singh said, Government is sincerely working towards achieving the goal of providing tap water, toilets and electricity to every household.
Secretary, Panchayati Raj, Shri Sunil Kumar in his address said that public participation is the most important aspect of Jal Jeevan Mission and ODF plus. He said the responsibility of maintaining both these schemes’ rests with the Gram Panchayats.He said people are ready to pay services charges if they are provided good services rendered by the service provider.He said that panchayatsare coming forward and engaging the state authorities and gearing up to provide this service to the residents in best possible manner.